From: "Walter Cohen" 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house alt.home.repair
Subject: Re: Cutting bottom of heating register panel
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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:50:49 -0500
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I bought a Ryobi grinder and a metal cutting blade.  Will report back soon 
when I actually try it.

Walter
"JoeSpareBedroom"  wrote in message 
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> "aemeijers"  wrote in message 
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>>> I wonder if there's a metal cutting blade available for this:
>>> http://www.makita.com/menu.php?pg=product_det&tag=5090D
>> That won't cut at floor level.
>
> Not sure, but the blade looks like it would only force the blade up an 
> inch from the floor. What choice has the guy got? The room's a cob job.
>
>> I'd be inclined to fine-tune reality and just pry the covers off.
>
> Yeah...that's what I thought earlier today. Hack the thing off and start 
> from scratch. If he cuts the cover, it's going to leave a nice sharp edge. 
> Someone's gonna slice their toes next time they go to open a window or 
> hang a picture.
>